Tanner’s disguise cue for the backhand flick: amateurs stay planted in their box on an attackable dink, which makes a true down-the-line flick almost impossible — you’re stuck going through the middle.
Tanner’s attack cue: when the opponent is loaded for power, don’t give them the heater they’re blocking for. Change to an off-speed attack instead.
Tanner’s 42-minute raw private with Jay Devilliers focuses on tracking and purposeful offense. Start with body+paddle tracking (two-ball drill) so you attack the right balls and take time out of the air.
Tanner’s third-shot guide keys off return depth. On a deep return, drive the first ball to create an easier next ball to drop.
Tanner shares a pro deception pattern: when you get a dead ball you could attack, pause behind it, watch where the opponent sits to cover, and dink it back instead.
Tanner explains why amateurs struggle to flick low balls: they keep the paddle sideways because tip-down feels uncomfortable. Sideways flicks miss wide on slight mishits and cannot truly attack low balls.
Tanner’s under-60-second tip: most players get hit by outs because they aren’t thinking one shot ahead. A speed-up from below the waist has to travel up, so it’s more likely long.
tanner.pickleball calls out three autopilot plays that cost amateurs points, from smacking short returns to driving too many balls in a row.
tanner.pickleball boils shot selection down to three rules: drop balls below your waist, roll when you have time, and attack balls above your waist.
tanner.pickleball gives clear rules for the third-shot decision. Drive when a strong return has you on your back foot, to earn an easier next ball to drop, and drive when you can get your body weight set behind the ball to apply pressure.